You know what one of my pet peeves is?
The United States does not have a source for World News. Really. CNN does not do it. They carry a lot, but honestly, I get so much more from BBC! They carry real world news, because they are on another continent and it affects them more. We're across an entire ocean.
I read once that 80% of US citizens do not have passports. That means they do not travel at all. Why is that important? Well, it's really easy to become a bit self-centered as a country. You begin to think that only things that matter to the US actually matter at all. And you don't know what other countries think anymore. The New York Times does seem to carry a bit more news, but I have to say, I really enjoy reading the BBC website.
Here's a for instance:
Our news says that our economy is growing at a snail's pace. It says there are good signs and bad, but it's not really a recession, and surely a depression is not even remotely possible.
The BBC article about our upcoming election says our US economy is in "a freefall".
Hmm... that's interesting.
What are some of your favorite websites for news? There are SO many!
Friday, June 20, 2008
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